Hempstead County
- Population
- 19,508
- Area
- 727.2 sq mi (1,883.44 km²), 13.8 sq mi water
- Median age
- 41.2
- Households
- 7,479
- Persons per household
- 2.6
- Median household income
- $46,787
- Median house value
- $105,700
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Local News
Hempstead County Farm Bureau hosts annual Legislative Appreciation breakfast
Hempstead County Farm Bureau: We had a great time yesterday hosting our annual Legislative Appreciation breakfast, honoring AR Representative Dolly Henley and AR Senator Steve Crowell! Both of our guests spoke about this year’s general [...]
Southwest Arkansas Regional Medical Center program at Hope Rotary Club meeting
Hope Rotary Club: It was great to hear from Shelby Brown and Sheryl Martin with Southwest Arkansas Regional Medical Center at the Hope Rotary Club meeting Thursday. We appreciated learning about the services they provide [...]
Weekly Legislative Update: Breast Cancer Awareness
For many Arkansas families, breast cancer is more than a statistic. It is a diagnosis that can bring months of appointments, testing, treatment, and difficult decisions. October, recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, is an [...]
Southwest Arkansas District Fair 2026 – Best of Show
Southwest Arkansas District Livestock Show 2026 Best of Show Arts & Crafts Adults Youth Senior/Disability Arts & Crafts A-1-14 Renata Vilar Howard Emma Morrison Nevada Arts & Crafts A-15-30 [...]
Lairy Don Hart
Lairy Don Hart, 82, of Hope passed away surrounded by family Thursday, October 1, 2026. Visitation will be held from 5:00pm to 7:00pm on Monday, October 5, 2026, at Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home. A Graveside service [...]